Recruitment Consultant Temp Desk

Are you a driven Recruitment Consultant with strong experience managing a Temp Desk?

At Pursuit Group, we are looking for an ambitious, commercially focused Recruitment Consultant for our Temporary Desk to join our growing team and take a leading role in an exciting new phase of our business - the dedicated growth and development of our temporary division. Temp recruitment is not new to Pursuit Group - we have been placing temporary and contract talent alongside our permanent offering for years. We are now investing in making it a dedicated division, with the resource, focus, and ambition to match - and we want the right person to lead that growth.

We are passionate about recruitment and committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates. With over 40 years of success placing talent across Essex, London, and beyond, we have an established reputation and a strong client base. Now we are investing in building a successful temporary desk as a core focus - and we want the right person to drive that growth; build a desk from the beginning and drive new business within the temporary market.

ABOUT THE ROLE - RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT TEMP DESK

• You will be the driving force behind the expansion of our temporary desk, developing new business across Essex, London, Suffolk, and the wider UK.

• You will manage the full temporary recruitment cycle, build a strong and reliable candidate pool, and become the go-to expert for temporary workforce solutions under the Pursuit brand.

• This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 3 days per week in our office near Chelmsford.

• As a car driver, you'll be well placed to get in front of clients, build relationships face to face, and accelerate the growth of the division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT TEMP DESK

• Drive Divisional Growth: Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities, identifying clients with temporary and contract staffing needs.

• Client Relationship Management: Develop strong, trusted partnerships with hiring managers and HR leads, positioning Pursuit as the preferred partner for flexible workforce solutions.

• Candidate Sourcing & Pool Management: Proactively source, register, and maintain a high-quality pool of temporary candidates, ensuring availability and compliance at all times.

• Full Temporary Recruitment Cycle: Manage everything from initial client briefing through to placement, compliance, timesheets, and ongoing account management.

• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of trends in the temporary labour market, advising clients and candidates with relevant, timely insight.

• Exceptional Service: Deliver a consistently outstanding experience that builds long-term client loyalty and a strong candidate reputation for the division.

ABOUT YOU - RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT TEMP DESK

• You have a proven track record in temporary recruitment, with hands-on experience managing a temps desk and the full 360 cycle.

• You are entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and motivated by growth - you see opportunity where others see a blank page.

• You have the business development skills to win new clients and the account management instincts to retain and grow them.

• You are highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple clients and candidates simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• You are an excellent communicator with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• You are comfortable with technology, job boards, LinkedIn, and CRM systems to drive your activity and results.

• You are a team player who will play a key role in shaping the culture and success of a growing division.

WHAT WE OFFER - RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT TEMP DESK

• A competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure, offering limitless earning potential.
• A genuine opportunity to shape and lead the growth of a dedicated temporary division within an established, respected business.
• Ongoing professional development to support your growth and career progression.
• The chance to make a real and lasting impact on the future of the business.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Membership to a healthcare and wellbeing plan (after 6 months' probation).

Interested? We'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch with the team at Pursuit Group to find out more.